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Castle of Mey, John o'Groats

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Castle of Mey, John o'Groats

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Alternative names: Completed: 1572 (452 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalElevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°38'50"N, 3°13'29"W
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John o'Groats United Kingdom

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Castle of Mey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunnet Head, Dunnet Church, Canisbay Parish Church, Island of Stroma.

  • dunnet head thurso5.7 miW
    View point, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Dunnet Head, Thurso

    145 min walk • Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on the 300-foot cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head. The lighthouse is 66 feet tall and was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson. The lighthouse was automated in 1989, and the keepers were withdrawn.

  • dunnet church4.7 miSW
    Church, Distillery

    Dunnet Church

    119 min walk • Dunnet Parish Church is a Church of Scotland church in Dunnet, Caithness, northern Scotland. References to St Mary's Parish Church are known from as far back as the 13th century, and there are pre-16th century gravestones in the churchyard.

  • canisbay parish church3.4 miE
    Church

    Canisbay Parish Church

    86 min walk • Canisbay Parish Church is a Church of Scotland church in Canisbay, Scotland, that dates back to the early 1600s and is the most northernly church on mainland Britain. It is a Category A listed building. It is surrounded by a large cemetery, which is split into two sections, the new and old.

  • stroma4.7 miNE
    Island

    Island of Stroma

    121 min walk • One of the most striking features of Stroma is its rugged coastline, which is dotted with dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the shore, breathing in the fresh sea air and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding sea...

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